Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unguiculata
ID:
553885

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.A.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 18: 536 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553217

Common Names

  • Unguiculata Nutgrass
  • Unguiculata Wiregrass
  • Unguiculata Watergrass

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Description

Scleria unguiculata (also called Unguiculate Sawgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central America. It grows in wetland areas and prefers sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria unguiculata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make paper and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scleria unguiculata has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria unguiculata is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Scleria unguiculata

Scleria unguiculata is found in Central and South America.

Scleria unguiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria unguiculata?

Scleria unguiculata

What is the common name of Scleria unguiculata?

Nail-like nutrush

What is the natural habitat of Scleria unguiculata?

Scleria unguiculata is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Species in the Scleria genus

Scleria acanthocarpa, Scleria achtenii, Scleria adpressohirta, Scleria alpina, Scleria amazonica, Scleria anceps, Scleria andringitrensis, Scleria angusta, Scleria angustifolia, Scleria annularis, Scleria anomala, Scleria arcuata, Scleria arguta, Scleria aromatica, Scleria assamica, Scleria atroglumis, Scleria balansae, Scleria baldwinii, Scleria bambariensis, Scleria baroni-clarkei, Scleria baronii, Scleria benthamii, Scleria bequaertii, Scleria biflora, Scleria boivinii, Scleria boniana, Scleria borii, Scleria bourgeaui, Scleria bracteata, Scleria bradei, Scleria brownii, Scleria bulbifera, Scleria burchellii, Scleria calcicola, Scleria camaratensis, Scleria canescens, Scleria carphiformis, Scleria castanea, Scleria catophylla, Scleria chevalieri, Scleria chlorantha, Scleria chlorocalyx, Scleria ciliaris, Scleria ciliata, Scleria clarkei, Scleria clathrata, Scleria colorata, Scleria comosa, Scleria composita, Scleria corymbosa,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Edward Armitage Robinson (1921-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315119-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].